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KY HB199

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nima Kulkarni

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment guaranteeing individuals 21 years or older the right to possess, use, buy, or sell one ounce or less of cannabis without criminal sanction

  • Guarantees individuals 21 years or older the right to cultivate, harvest, and store up to five cannabis plants for personal use without criminal sanction

  • Authorizes the General Assembly to regulate and control the production, processing, and sale of cannabis and cannabis-derived products through general law

  • Requires the amendment to be submitted to Kentucky voters for ratification at the next regular election when General Assembly members are voted for

  • Directs the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment in a newspaper of general circulation by the first Tuesday in August preceding the election

Legislative Description

AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.

Corrections Impact

Last Action

to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs1/14/2026
Committee On Committees1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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